Microsoft employees working as Software Engineer-II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 474 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer-II professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer-II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,818 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,397 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer-II at Microsoft is $183,334 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $285,529 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,594 (25th percentile) and $232,304 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,225 salaries submitted by Microsoft Software Engineer-II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $70 and $112 per hour.
Software Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $12,216 and $19,359 monthly.